Over the years, Alexa has developed into a remarkable voice assistant, going even head-to-head with the likes of Google. During that time, the Amazon Echo Dot also received several upgrades including the ability to speak in different languages. Although the list is quite small, I am sure it will expand in the future. Yes, Alex…
Whether I’m entertaining guests at home or it’s just me with a can of beer, it gets very annoying when the music just stops playing. Moreover, I have most of my speakers connected to my Echo devices. When Alexa controls my music, troubleshooting seems a bit difficult. There are many reasons why your Alexa speaker…
I still remember my first experience with the first-generation Chromecast. Plugging the small device into the HDMI port allowed me to turn my dumb featureless TV into a smart one. However, since the early days connecting Bluetooth headphones to a Chromecast-enabled TV hasn’t been easy. To use your Bluetooth headphones with Chromecast, you can connect…
Sudden pauses between your musical sessions are annoying, to say the least, even more so when it happens with your smart assistant. The news about the Alexa Echo Dot suddenly stopping music playback has plagued the world. Fortunately for you, I have a few solutions that will get your music right back on track. Alexa…
The Google Assistant is one of the most used services in recent times. What started out as a simple voice assistant can now do many activities; everything from setting the alarm to setting your schedule. However, it can sometimes be annoying to switch it on by accident, and god knows I have had my fair…
I have been using Amazon for quite a while now, and even though I am a Google fan, I was taken aback by how useful it turned out to be. Naturally, as with all of my devices, I like to push them to the limits in hopes of seeing what they can or cannot do….
Amazon Echo speakers have become some of the most popular smart speakers in the market and that’s why I have several of them in my home. However, like most smart electronic devices they work with the internet and that may not be ideal for some. You may have privacy issues or live in a place…
Amazon Alexa speakers are very convenient for multi-room audio and I love to control it via voice commands. The audio output from these speakers is also louder and clearer than my laptop speakers or the integrated speakers on my monitor. That’s why I tried using it as my computer speaker. You can set up and…
Chromecast is like a superpower. It grants you the ability to turn any TV into a smart device by simply plugging it in. Chromecast has revolutionized how people consume media to the point that it’s now an auto-include in most smart televisions. But what happens when you’ve already bagged a Roku and became aware of…
A friend complained that he was unable to connect Bluetooth speakers with his Roku TV. He wanted to enjoy the midnight game, without waking his wife and kids. While putting on his Bluetooth headphones he realized that they do not support Bluetooth Speakers. Moreover, the TV speakers are just average, and almost any external Bluetooth…
